Consultant, Data Scientist

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Hakkoda, an IBM Company, is a modern data consultancy that empowers data driven organizations to realize the full value of the Snowflake Data Cloud. We provide consulting and managed services in data architecture, data engineering, analytics and data science. We are renowned for bringing our clients deep expertise, being easy to work with, and being  an amazing place to work! We are looking for curious and creative individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where everyone’s input and efforts are valued. We hire outstanding individuals and give them the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere that values learning, growth, and hard work. Our team is distributed across North America, Latin America, India and Europe. If you have the desire to be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly-growing Snowflake consulting services company, and if you are passionate about making a difference in this world, we would love to talk to you!.
We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist with 2 to 5 years of experience, specializing in Machine Learning, PySpark, and Databricks, with a proven track record in long-range demand and sales forecasting. This role is crucial for the development and implementation of an automotive OEM’s next-generation Intelligent Forecast Application. The position will involve building, optimizing, and deploying large-scale machine learning models for complex, long-term forecasting challenges using distributed computing frameworks, specifically PySpark on the Databricks platform. The work will directly support strategic decision-making across the automotive value chain, including areas like long-term demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and deploying ML models for forecasting, particularly long-range predictions, in a production environment using PySpark and Databricks. This role requires strong technical skills in machine learning, big data processing, and time series forecasting, combined with the ability to work effectively within a technical team to deliver robust and scalable long-range forecasting solutions.

Role Description:

• Machine Learning Model Development & Implementation for Long-Range Forecasting: Design, develop, and implement scalable and accurate machine learning models specifically for long-range demand and sales forecasting challenges. Apply advanced time series analysis techniques and integrate them with machine learning models leveraging PySpark for data processing and model training on large datasets within the Databricks environment. Implement probabilistic forecasting methods using PySpark to capture uncertainty in long-range predictions. Develop robust solutions for hierarchical and grouped long-range forecasting on distributed data.
• Data Processing and Feature Engineering with PySpark: Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines for ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and engineering features relevant to long-range forecasting from diverse, complex automotive datasets using PySpark on Databricks.
• Deployment and MLOps on Databricks: Develop and implement robust code for model training, inference, and deployment of long-range forecasting models directly within the Databricks platform. Apply MLOps principles compatible with Databricks workflows for model versioning, monitoring, retraining, and managing the lifecycle of long-range ML forecasting models in production. Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT Operations to ensure seamless deployment and operational efficiency of the forecasting application on Databricks.
• Performance Evaluation & Optimization: Evaluate long-range forecasting model performance using relevant metrics (e.g., MAE, RMSE, MAPE, considering metrics suitable for longer horizons) and optimize models and data processing pipelines for improved accuracy and efficiency within the PySpark/Databricks ecosystem.
• Technical Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a technical team, collaborating with other data scientists, data engineers, and software developers to integrate ML long-range forecasting solutions into the broader forecasting application built on Databricks.
• Communicate technical details and forecasting results effectively within the technical team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Experience:2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer role.
• Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in long-range demand and sales forecasting.
• Significant hands-on experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing and machine learning.
• Extensive practical experience working with the Databricks platform, including notebooks, jobs, and ML capabilities.
• Expert proficiency in PySpark.
• Expert proficiency in the Databricks platform.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning libraries compatible with PySpark (e.g., MLlib, or integrating other libraries).
• Experience with advanced time series forecasting techniques and their implementation.
• Experience with distributed computing concepts and optimization techniques relevant to PySpark.
• Hands-on experience with a major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in the context of using Databricks.
• Familiarity with MLOps concepts and tools used in a Databricks environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Analytical skills with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and their application to forecasting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems related to big data and machine learning workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific long-range forecasting methodologies and libraries used in a distributed environment.
• Experience with real-time or streaming data processing using PySpark for near-term forecasting components that might complement long-range models.
• Familiarity with automotive data types relevant to long-range forecasting (e.g., economic indicators affecting car sales, long-term market trends).
• Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication of technical details and forecasting results.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex technical challenges and find efficient solutions.
• Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies within the PySpark/Databricks ecosystem and advancements in long-range forecasting.
• Ability to understand business needs related to long-term planning.

Benefits:
- Health Insurance- Paid leave- Technical training and certifications- Robust learning and development opportunities- Incentive- Toastmasters- Food Program- Fitness Program- Referral Bonus Program 
Hakkoda is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our teams. A diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve clients and enriches our culture. We encourage candidates of all races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and experiences to apply, creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and thrive.
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